Illustration 3

Course Description

This course is designed for the illustrator to solidify their personal voice and experiment with its potential for use within the larger arena of design. Personal voice is a connection between visual aesthetics and conceptual sensibility. It is a way of seeing and thinking that is uniquely tied to the illustrator's individuality and to develop it this course is a process in self-reflection. The insights gained from this investigation will guide the illustrator's work as it is applied to design tasks to connect message, idea, and story to an audience via the channels of popular media. This course serves as a crucible for the illustrator's personal voice, facilitating its evolution and application in the expansive field of design. The personal voice emerges at the confluence of visual aesthetics and conceptual acuity, reflecting a distinct way of perceiving and conceptualizing unique to each illustrator. Through a journey of self-reflection, students are encouraged to delve into their individuality, cultivating a voice that resonates through their work. The process is not only introspective but also practical, guiding the creation of illustrations that effectively convey messages, ideas, and narratives to audiences across popular media and within practically applied design scenarios. The insights derived from this deep self-exploration become the bedrock upon which illustrators can purposefully position their work, ensuring relevance and impact within the contemporary landscape of illustration and design. This course is a strategic step towards not just defining an illustrative identity, but also aligning it with professional aspirations and societal contexts.

Code

DES 3303

Credits

3

Subject

DES

Programs That Include This Course

• Bachelor's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Emerging Media